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Subtract 5/75 from 45/2

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 5/75

45/2 - 5/75 is 673/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    45/2 = 45 × 75/2 × 75 = 3375/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3375/150 - 10/150 = 3375 - 10/150 = 3365/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/30
  6. In mixed form: 2213/30

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